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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,479.67, 12,718.42 and 2,240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,479.67, 12,718.42 and 2,240.20 is: 3,360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,479.67 : 12,718.42 = 2,240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,479.67/12,718.42 = 2,240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,479.67x = 12,718.42 × 2,240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,479.67x = 28,491,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,491,804.48/8,479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.01

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